Criminal Procedure and Sentencing in the Magistrates' Court 5th ed

This work explains the procedures that are encountered by criminal law practitioners and magistrates in the magistrates' courts. It covers all areas from decisions about bail to committal to the Crown Court for trial or sentencing.
* Guides readers on general sentencing principles as well as particular sentences for common offences
* Explains the professional duties of barristers and solicitors and procedure relating to costs
* Updated to include recent statutory and case law changes.